Pardee School Celebrates 2017 Convocation
The Pardee School of Global Studies celebrated its 2017 Convocation at the Walter Brown Arena on Saturday, May 20.
Norton Honored at Pardee School Convocation
Prof. Augustus Richard Norton received the title of Professor Emeritus at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.
Jeremy Menchik Awarded Gitner Family Prize
Congratulations to Pardee School Professor Jeremy Menchik on being awarded the 2017 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Prize for Faculty Excellence.
Pardee School 2017 Student Awards Announced
Meet the students who were honored with graduation awards at the Pardee School’s 2017 convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 20.
Lukes, Pardee School Students Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa
Prof. Erik Goldstein, President of Epsilon Massachusetts, presided over the ceremony,
Student Spotlight: Meyer Receives Fulbright Award
Meyer (Pardee ’17) will conduct research as part of a project to investigate fluorescence sensors of hard-water minerals in waste-water within the UAE.
Stern Offers Advice to Graduating BU Seniors
Prof. Jessica Stern was featured as part of a video of members of the Boston University community offering advice to graduating seniors.
Woodward in POV: Proposed Cuts to Public Broadcasting
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. argues that proposed cuts to the CPB would do little to address the budget deficit facing the United States.
Woodward Speaks on Biometric Technology at Algonquin Club
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. presented on “The Promise and Performance of Biometrics in Combating Terrorism” at the Algonquin Club.
Pardee Students Take Espionage Tour of Boston
Students taking IR 581, The Evolution of Strategic Intelligence, enjoyed an espionage tour of Boston led by Prof. John D. Woodward, Jr.
Hare in Latin America Advisor on Cuba-Venezuela Relations
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the past, present and future of relations between Cuba and Venezuela.
Keylor in The Boston Herald on North Korean Missile Test
Prof. William Keylor discusses what the recent election of South Korean President Moon Jae-in means for the future of relations between South Korea and North Korea.
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on EU Expansion in the Balkans
Amb. Vesko Garčević discusses the European Union enlargement process in the Balkans, including doubts and challenges facing many Balkans states.
Grimes Speaks at ADB Annual Meeting in Tokyo
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs William Grimes spoke on a panel at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on Trump’s NAFTA Strategy
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to changing the terms of trade deals, including NAFTA.
Schmidt in The Boston Herald on French Presidential Election
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the victory of Emmanuel Macron over Marine Le Pen in the 2017 French presidential election, as well as the political future of Le Pen.
Schmidt in WaPo on Macron’s Landslide Victory
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the landslide victory of centrist Emmanuel Macron over far-right Marine Le Pen in the 2017 French presidential election.
Menchik Publishes Op-Ed Jokowi’s Reelection Bid
Prof. Jeremy Menchik discusses how the recent election defeat of Jakarta’s Christian governor will affect the reelection bid of Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
Inkblot Project Featured in The Tab
The Inkblot Project is a student-led initiative to educate the public on violent extremism helmed by students in Professor Jessica Stern’s IR 500 course.
Aftandilian Publishes Op-Ed on Trump’s Yemen Strategy
Gregory Aftandilian discusses the role of U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis in formulating the administration’s Yemen policy.